Felix paused and turned to look at Carson.

"You're saying you have something I need?"

Carson swallowed nervously, knowing this was his last card to play.

"That's right. I have your parents' photo album—the one from when they were young. It's in my possession.

"Felix, I'm begging you. For the sake of family, let us off this time. I'll return the album to you untouched, I swear."

Felix smiled at the mention of that.

He chuckled softly. "The photo album? Keep it. Instead of using it as a bargaining chip, why not look through it yourself? Maybe it'll remind you of the people who helped you get to where you are today."

Carson's face went ashen.

Who could have imagined that the "worthless" Felix, who disappeared for three years, would return with such power? The wealthiest man in the city, Kane—any one of them could crush the Zeller family without a second thought, yet they all treated Felix with respect.

But too bad there was no cure for regret in this world.

…

On his way home